Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Portage, OH
Portage (population 161,791) records real-property documents through the Portage County Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Portage recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Portage County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 additional fee for documents not meeting Ohio's marginal (formatting) rule)
- Mailing address
- 449 S. Meridian St., 4th Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266
- Phone
- 330-297-3553
- Checks payable to
- Portage County Recorder (not explicitly published)
- Electronic recording
- Available via ePN
Formatting note: Not specified
Can you e-record in Portage?
Yes. Portage accepts electronic recording through ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Portage, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Portage formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through ePN, or by mail to Portage County Recorder at 449 S. Meridian St., 4th Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266.
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 additional fee for documents not meeting Ohio's marginal (formatting) rule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Portage
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Portage property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Portage recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Portage?
The Portage County Recorder charges $34.00 (first 2 pages) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 additional fee for documents not meeting Ohio's marginal (formatting) rule), with checks payable to Portage County Recorder (not explicitly published). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Portage?
Yes. Portage accepts electronic recording through ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Portage?
Mail recordings to Portage County Recorder: 449 S. Meridian St., 4th Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266 (330-297-3553).
How can Jurably help with recording in Portage?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Portage to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Portage recorder in person.
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Under contract in Portage? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.